The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-05-22

BY GENIE HOlIEM ER ELD.
The steamship Nervia for New York was
etting up her steam. Capt. Gordon was
roud of his ship He was thorough sea-
han. genial fellow and the youngest Cap
bin on the line.
81 Archibald Gordon though as handsome
nd manly fellow as you could meet in a
laws march, was still unmarried at IS; and
as little of a lady's man.
His face was clouded now as he glanced up
rom the note he had been reading. 1t was
rom one of his owners, and contained a re-
hest, that was almost command, that he
tould look after young lady who would be
Posing to America in his ship.
N The letter stated her to be in very delicate
ealth, and that her guardian, being unable
accompany her-as the voyage had been
bdertalen very astily-begged the Cap
lin to take the greatest care of her until
had seen her safely placed under the pro-
sction of her friends at the Fifth Avenue
ote New York. The letter further stated
at the young ladys name was Miss
loch, and described her as being tall, fair,
ndsome and dressed in very deep mourn
& &.
Arrived on board, the Captains duties
ove all other thoughts out of his head,
ID it was not until the ship was well un-
r way and steaming down the Melsoy
at he remembered his obligation, and then
was recalled to his mind by the sight of
ly clothed in deep mourning leaning over
taffrail
BY Jove" he exclaimed, and paused a
pment, wondering whether he should
eak to the young lady or leave it until
Ter he had seen that the e-steerage passen-
Prs were all settled, which was the object
tn which he had come forward. "I'll
st see if it is the young lady," he thought
md if it is I'll take her to the after deck
d come back here afterwards"
He approached the lady and accosted her
AMI speaking to Miss Tullochg"
Ihelady started violently and turned. She
ps fair and very handsome, but her face
bked haggard, and there were deep circles
rnd the eyes, which seemed strange in so
llng face.
Yes" i" she said defiantly, my name is
lll0ch!n
Though surprised at her manner, Capt.
prdon proceeded pleasantly:
lreceived note from Mr.. Guilder lone
our firm just before sailing He re-
eSted me in the name of your guardian
take charge of you during your voy-
The lady stared at him and then broke into
harsh, mirthless laugh.
suppose he wanted to make sure
nt" she murmured under her breath.
M aloud II suppose you don't hap
to know how he found out was go
was the Captains turn to be sur
sed.
ugh your guardian had known all about
lr movement"
Mss Tulloch tossed her head.
u doesn't matter. He has been spying
aln, suppose. If | should fall overheard,
paln, be sure and let him know; he
reward you handsomely for the good
Really!" Capt Gordon said, beginning
lee much embarrassed, ~ think you
Mg your guardian. One of the most
gent requests in the letter was that |
uid see to your comfort, and in obedience
stopped to make your acquaintance
y, when should be attending to several
les, must ask you to come with me to
after deck. This is the promenade for
Steerage passengers, and must request
not TO come here again, as you are very
e to be annoyed
Peiore the young lady could make any
q sailor approached
Beg pardon, Cap'n," he said, "but there
gVln' out the berths below, and the
Nard ne sent me to fetch this young oman
What's the meaning of thisp' asked the
onlshed Captain.
lUh, didn't you know / was a steerage
Senger" she asked, with the same dis
eeable laugh that had so Jared on the
plain before.
mere Is some absurd mistake here,n
pl Gordon said. 'My letter of instruc-
S Said you were an inexperienced trav-
out IL never occurred to me that YOU
~ ~ oe SO inexperienced. Wealthy young
lmfully.
PARDON Inc, did not wish to make any
o1ai a!j remarks. But how is it your rela-
uid not take better care of yous"
ay relations think they know their own
nesS, ! suppose" she answered in the
Iorbidding manner.
o, Po, Gordon, feeling thus thoroughly
as YOU are placed in my charge, Miss
otLn, feel it only my duty to sec that
nave proper accommodations furnished
ou; ur Then, to the sailor who was wait
rake this lady to the purser's room,
erno,n ,Im 70 give her the most comfortable
ms SS ulloch moved away without ac-
"'eusing his bow, then turned suddenly
asked N1' wv" o''oi'ioii''J
EWTnntnirely!" he answered.
Htsl, my, precious guardian won't thank
ig6t u, she said, ungraciously, and with
TThmv Th".nod nod followed the sailor.
M, us ~. , tho most singularly unpleasant
- %onlan I've ever met, v said the Cap
fto. himself 1iL as he walked away.
met qhiilner hil the same evening Capt. Cor
'Iet ,pe his charge again.
~ you comfortably settled, Miss Tul-
0,ite He asked, approaching her.
poiit .tnk onank you" She answered, with
\, .o't "tS seated by the wheelhouse. warmly
~ up m costly turs: but she was
= "'id the CAPTAIN. who was of a very